Chapter Breakdown
Chapter 1 - Mission & Authority
1.01 Mission and Core Beliefs
1.02 Use of Georgia Department of Public Safety Emblems and Badges
Chapter 2 - Written Directives
2.01 Written Directives
Chapter 3 - Code of Conduct
3.01 Code of Conduct
3.02 Oath of Office
3.03 Code of Ethics
Chapter 4 - Organizational Structure
4.01 Delegation of Authority
Chapter 5 - Personnel Matters
5.01 Anti-Harassment and Prohibited Workplace Behavior
5.02 Equal Employment Opportunity
5.03 Outside Employment
5.04 Critical Incident Support
5.05 Nepotism and Favoritism
5.06 Death and Funeral of a Member
5.07 Drug-Free Work Force
5.08 Drug and Alcohol Testing
5.09 Leave
5.10 Re-Employment
5.11 Workplace Threats and Acts of Violence
5.12 Modified Duty Assignment
5.13 Work Hours and Overtime
5.14 Personnel Procedures for Separations and Retirements
5.15 Performance Management
5.16 Disability Retirement/Fitness for Duty
5.17 Teleworking
5.18 Employee Assistance Program
5.19 Closure of Department Facilities
5.20 Pre-Employment Medical Requirements
5.21 Military Leave
Chapter 6 - Uniforms & Equipment
6.01 Uniform and Appearance
6.02 Departmental Communications Equipment
6.03 Vehicle Assignments
6.04 Protective Vests
6.05 Handcuffs
6.06 Badges and Identification Cards
6.07 This policy no longer exists.
6.08 Speed Detection Devices
6.09 License Plate Reader
6.10 Mobile Biometrics
Chapter 7 - Administrative Matters
7.01 Historic Properties
7.02 Military Courtesy
7.03 Buildings, Grounds, & Equipment
7.04 Business Cards
7.05 Wrecker Qualifications/Rotation Lists
7.06 Expenses
7.07 Contact with Inmates
7.08 Use of Tobacco
7.09 The United States and Georgia Flags
7.10 Inventory
7.11 Purchasing and Procurement
7.12 Department Fuel, Oil, and Car Supplies
7.13 State Supplies, Services, and Surplus Equipment
7.14 Donation of Equipment and Facilities
7.15 Contracts and Memorandum of Understandings
7.16 This policy no longer exists.
7.17 Purchasing Card
7.18 Deposits and Bank Reconciliations
7.19 Refund Checks for the Overweight Citations Unit
7.20 Safety and Loss Prevention
7.21 Requests for Advance Checks
Chapter 8 - Complaints & Discipline
8.01 Discipline
8.02 Complaints
8.03 Legal Proceedings and Representation
8.04 Employee Complaint Resolution Procedure
Chapter 9 - Inspections
9.01 Inspections
Chapter 10 - Use of Control and Weapons
10.01 Use of Force
10.02 Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.) Spray
10.03 Weapons
Chapter 11 - Arrest-Related Procedures
11.01 Enforcement
11.02 Bias Based Profiling
11.03 Traffic Stops
11.04 Off Duty Arrests
11.05 DUI Enforcement
11.06 Guidelines for Searches Without a Warrant
11.07 Custodial Transports
Chapter 12 - Evidence & Property
12.01 Evidence and Property
12.02 This policy no longer exists.
12.03 Mobile Video/Audio Recording
12.04 Photographs
12.05 Asset Forfeiture
Chapter 13 - Reports & Records
13.01 Open Records
13.02 Records, Forms and Reports
13.03 This policy no longer exists.
13.04 This policy no longer exists.
13.05 Citation Distribution and Accountability
Chapter 14 - Communications
14.01 Utilization of Technologies
14.02 Computer Security & Crimes
14.03 Communications with Persons with Hearing Disabilities
14.04 Communications
14.05 Mobile Data Terminals
14.06 Internet Use & Online Social Networking
14.07 Limited English Proficiency
14.08 This policy no longer exists.
14.09 Departmental Sanctioned Social Media
Chapter 15 - Media Relations
15.01 Media Relations
Chapter 16 - Special Occurrences
16.01 Unusual Occurrences/Special Details
16.02 U.S. Government Vehicles
16.03 Bomb Threats/Suspicious Packages
Chapter 17 - Operational Procedures
17.01 Juvenile Operations
17.02 Pursuits
17.03 Traffic Crash Investigations
17.04 Assisting Motorists
17.05 Concentrated Patrols
17.06 Removing Vehicles
17.07 Escorts and Relays
17.08 Post Operations
17.09 Duties and Responsibilities
17.10 Missing Persons Response
17.11 Traffic Direction and Control
17.12 Specific Groups and Officials
17.13 Driver Re-examination
17.14 Powers and Duties
17.15 Crash Review Board
17.16 Roadblocks
Chapter 18 - Infectious Diseases
Chapter 19 - Investigations
19.01 Pre-Employment Background Investigations
19.02 Office of Professional Standards
19.03 Interviews and Interrogations
Chapter 20 - Awards
20.01 Departmental Awards Program
Chapter 21 - Special Programs
21.01 Honor Guard
21.02 This policy no longer exists.
21.03 Victim/Witness Assistance
21.04 Chaplain Program
Chapter 22 - Recruitment & Selection
Chapter 23 - Training
23.01 Field Training Officers
23.02 Training
Chapter 24 - Career Development
24.01 Promotions and Transfers
Chapter 25 - Special Units & Support Services
25.01 Aviation Support
25.02 Activation of State of Georgia SWAT Team
25.03 Selection of Members to the State of Georgia SWAT Team
25.04 Motorcycle Unit
25.05 Executive Security
25.06 Specialized Assignments
25.07 Canine Teams
25.08 Crisis Negotiators
25.09 Capitol Police Division
25.10 Child Abduction Recovery Team (C.A.R.T.)